President Obama Addresses the Nation’s Troops

President Barack Obama told the country’s military in a video from the White House early Tuesday that he would lean on Congress to reopen the government as soon as possible.

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I ... whatever body ... it was known ... as your commander in chief ... I worked to make sure you have a strategy the resources and support you need ... to complete the missions our nation asks of you ... every time you made your responsibilities and performed with exporters professionalism ... skill and courage ... unfortunately Congress has not fulfilled its response bill ... its failed to pass a budget ... and as result ... much of our government must now shut down ... until Congress once again ... sector Haitong General Dempsey and your commanders will have more information about how this affects ... you when your families ... today I was speaking directly to you about what happens next ... those of you in your reform will remain on or normal duty status ... the threats to our national security and not change ... and we need you to be ready for any contingency ... ongoing military operations ... like our efforts in Afghanistan will continue ... if you're serving in harm's way ... to make sure you have what you need to succeed in your missions ... Congress has passed ... and I'm signing into law ... legislation to make sure you get your paychecks on top ... and will continue working to address any impact the shutdown has on your your facts ... taller duty civilians ... I know the days ahead could mean more uncertainty ... including possible furloughs ... I know this comes ... on top of the furloughs that many of you are ready and or this summer ... you know families deserve better than the dysfunction were saying in Congress ... your talents and dedication to help keep our military the best in the world ... as well keep working to get Congress to reopen our government ... and get you back to work as soon as possible ... finally I know the shutdown occurs against the background of broader changes ... the war in Iraq is over ... the war in Afghanistan will end next year ... after more than a decade of unprecedented operations ... were moving off a war footing ... guess our military will be leaner ... and as a nation we face difficult budget choices going forward ... but here's where I want you to know ... Americans fighting to get rid of those across the board ... budget cuts ... the sequester ... which are hurting our military and our economy ... we need a responsible approach to deals with our fiscal challenges and keeps our military and our economy strong ... to make sure you state the greatest military in the world bar none ... that's where I'm fighting for ... that's what you and your families deserve ... aam and the American people ... thank you for service which keeps us free ... and thank you for your sacrifice which keeps our nation and our military the greatest force for freedom ... that the world has ever known ... bless you ... and your families ... and God bless the United States of America ...